Velocity News October 26

October 26, 2026

Heroes of Vista Gala - Deadline Extended!

The Vista Chamber of Commerce and Vista Education Foundation present the 15th Annual Heroes of Vista Awards on Friday, November 6, at the Vista Optimist Club.

Sixteen awards will be presented across education, business, public safety and community service. Headlining the evening, Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent of the Vista Unified School District, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Heroes of Vista’s highest honor.

Proceeds from the event support the Vista Education Foundation and Vista Chamber Foundation’s missions of supporting students with innovative programs, academic enrichment and real-world learning opportunities.

Learn More and Purchase Tickets

Last day to purchase tickets: Wednesday, October 28!

Thank You Sponsors!

Vista Christmas Parade - Price Increase

Christmas is almost here! 🎄

Register your float now before the price increase on November 2nd! Get in front of tens of thousands of people and be part of this beloved holiday tradition.

📅Saturday, December 5 | 1:00pm

📍Downtown Vista

Sponsorship opportunities available for a bigger brand impact! Learn more and register your float at vistachamber.org/christmas.

Velocity: What's Next? - Workshop Series

Are you a high school senior and don't know about your options after graduation? Join us for this informative workshop series!

Workshop 1 (November 10): Planning for Life After High School

Workshop 2 (November 18): College Planning for Seniors and Families

Workshops only open to high school seniors. Both workshops will take place at the Vista Chamber office (350 E Broadway). From 4:30 - 6:00pm. Must RSVP here to attend.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Located on 14 acres atop of Brengle Terrace Park, the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens are made up of over 17 different garden spaces, ranging from rose gardens to desert landscapes. This space is lovingly maintained through volunteer gardeners and dedicated board members.

They will be hosting their annual Novemberfest event this coming November 7th!

Learn more about the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in the Fall 2026 issue of the Vista Magazine. Read now here.

We Want to Hear From You!

It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.

Please take a minute to leave us a review here.

Business Bites - October 28

Don't pack your lunch, join us at The Flame Broiler for Business Bites!

When: Wednesday, October 28 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Where: The Flame Broiler | 3295 Business Park Dr.

Learn more and register here.

Ribbon Cuttings

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Friday, October 30 at 11:00am

1270 Vale Terrace Dr.

RSVP

Join us to celebrate the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens on their new "Magical Ponytail Palm Maze" garden with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Vista High School Transportation Careers Fair

Vista High School invites your organization to participate in our Transportation Careers Fair on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, during Flextime as part of our annual Industry Weeks program.

This event brings together transportation industry professionals, employers, community colleges, and vocational training programs to connect directly with high school students exploring their future careers.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

NCTD Offers Free Rides on Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) is making it easier to get to the polls by offering free rides. On Election Day, COASTER, SPRINTER, BREEZE, FLEX, LIFT and NCTD+ services will be free. This helps riders reach their polling place, vote center or ballot drop-off location via transit and exercise their right to vote. For more information and to plan your trip, visit GoNCTD.com/Schedules.

North County Women in Networking Silent Auction

Join North County Women in Networking (NCWIN) for a special evening celebrating generosity, connection, and the power of giving back to our North County community.

On Tuesday, November 17, we'll gather at Shadowridge Golf Club for an evening of meaningful connections, dinner, a silent auction, and a dessert dash; all in support of organizations making a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Learn more and register here.